A tourist at home: Discovering new flavours and fresh perspectives in the Algarve
Marie Patterson explores the stories, tastes, and experiences that make home feel new again – October 11, 2025 | Text Marie Patterson | Photos Charlotte Cockayne/Open Media Group Le Crô Sometimes, when we live in a place for long enough, we forget to explore it. We drive past the same streets, wave to the same faces, and never quite notice the gems right under our noses. That’s why I love the idea of being a tourist at home – pressing...
Lagoa Council revamps Quinta de S. Pedro sports ground
The project is part of the Council’s strategy to promote active lifestyles – September 26, 2025 Lagoa’s municipal council has launched an upgrade of the Quinta de S. Pedro sports ground in Mexilhoeira da Carregação. The €135,000 project, which began this month, will see the old playing surface replaced with synthetic turf, alongside new basketball hoops, goalposts and nets. The works also include improvements to rainwater drainage,...
Inna Iefimenko tells stories through hand-painted tiles on building façades
Reimagining the Algarve: Bringing its stories to life through hand-painted façades – September 9, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Casa do Gato – Inna and Fernando For as long as she can remember, Inna Iefimenko has loved drawing and has excelled in the artistic world. She began at the age of three and, by six, had her first exhibition in her hometown of Zhytomyr, in northern Ukraine. At that age, she enrolled in a Fine Arts school...
FATACIL continues to raise the bar
Expanded spaces and lively performances mark another successful edition – September 6, 2025 Badoxa This year’s FATACIL, the 44th edition, drew large crowds, introduced key upgrades, and placed a renewed focus on showcasing Algarve artists, helping to shape another highly successful chapter in Lagoa’s bustling summer fair. The fair took place from August 22 to 31 and featured a series of improvements which organisers say...
Carvoeiro unveils statue in honour of its fishermen
A lasting tribute to the courage and legacy of its people – September 5, 2025 Lagoa and Carvoeiro Parish Council unveiled a new sculpture honouring local fishermen, a central figure in the identity and history of Praia do Carvoeiro. The sculpture, placed on a hilltop overlooking Carvoeiro Beach and the sea, represents the strength, courage, and resilience of those who for generations braved the sea and supported the community with...
Calling all garden lovers to the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair
The yearly fair is dedicated to creating sustainable Mediterranean gardens with minimal water use – September 4, 2025 ©Eric Roth Organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal in partnership with Lagoa Council, this year’s Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair will be held on October 18 and 19 at the FATACIL Showground in Lagoa. The annual fair is a unique event that aims to celebrate the start of the gardening year...
Swim Party 10km returns for its second edition this September
Preparations for the event are already underway – August 26, 2025 Swim Party 2024 – 10km The Algarve’s coastline will once again provide the stage for the Swim Party 10km Algarve, taking place on Saturday, September 6. The open-water challenge, stretching from Carvalho Beach to Ferragudo’s Praia dos Caneiros, was launched last year with 70 swimmers of several nationalities taking part. Swim Party 2024 – 10km The event is a...
Iconic hotel to reopen as five-star Wyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve
The former Hotel Baía Cristal will relaunch under the Wyndham Grand brand following major upgrades – July 8, 2025 ©lWyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve © www.nla.pt Hotel Baía Cristal, an iconic four-star hotel in Carvoeiro currently undergoing extensive renovations, will reopen as the five-star Wyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve. The new-look hotel, located near the popular Vale Centeanes beach, will “reopen soon”, according to a banner...
Bricia Du Mar Hotel is a charming destination in Ferragudo serving regional flavours and a warm, relaxed stay
Azure escape: Offering unparalleled access to natural beauty and seaside recreation – July 7, 2025 | Inside Promotion Located on the outskirts of Ferragudo, Bricia Du Mar is a charming holiday destination providing guests with unparalleled access to natural beauty and seaside recreation. With 59 tastefully designed studios and rooms, the hotel pairs the region’s natural beauty with contemporary comfort. Opened in 2022, the hotel...
Created by two local friends, Bike & Water Flow offers a slow, authentic way to experience the Algarve by land or sea
Born in Ferragudo, this outdoor project invites visitors to experience the Algarve the local way – July 7, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Located in Ferragudo, Bike & Water Flow is a conscious tourism company born from a passion for outdoor sports and the Algarve’s natural beauty. But founders Daniela Medeira and Maísa Trindade, both locals with seemingly unrelated academic backgrounds (Pharmacy and Architecture, respectively) have...
